West Georgia Technical College

West Georgia Technical College is a public Technical College System of Georgia institution serving west Georgia. Its Welding and Joining Technology pathway includes a 54-credit diploma and certificates in basic and advanced Stick welding, MIG, TIG and pipe welding. Current curriculum documents practical training in Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting, Stick welding in multiple positions, MIG, TIG, optional Flux-Core, industrial qualification preparation, fabrication and advanced pipe welding. The current program page identifies seven campuses and instructional sites for welding.

Programs Offered

Welding and Joining Technology Diploma

Credential: Diploma
Processes: MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core
GI Bill: Eligible
Program Length: 54 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

Schedule: Day/evening availability varies by campus

This 54-credit diploma combines welding theory with extensive practical application. Required courses cover… Read full description

This 54-credit diploma combines welding theory with extensive practical application. Required courses cover Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting, Stick welding in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions, MIG, TIG and preparation for industrial qualifications. Students select six occupational elective credits, with advanced TIG and Flux-Core among the welding options.

Offered at

Murphy Campus — Waco, GA LaGrange East Campus — LaGrange, GA Carroll Campus — Carrollton, GA CEC Instructional Site — Newnan, GA Franklin Instructional Site — Franklin, GA Greenville Instructional Site — Greenville, GA Douglas Campus — Douglasville, GA

Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder

Credential: Technical Certificate
Processes: Stick
Program Length: 12 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

A 12-credit continuation certificate for students who have completed the basic Stick certificate. It develops Stick welding skills in horizontal,… Read full description

A 12-credit continuation certificate for students who have completed the basic Stick certificate. It develops Stick welding skills in horizontal, vertical and overhead positions for entry-level welding work.

Offered at

Murphy Campus — Waco, GA

Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder

Credential: Technical Certificate
Processes: Stick
Program Length: 12 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

This 12-credit entry certificate introduces welding technology, Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting and flat-position Stick welding. It is the prerequisite… Read full description

This 12-credit entry certificate introduces welding technology, Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting and flat-position Stick welding. It is the prerequisite credential for the advanced Stick certificate.

Offered at

Murphy Campus — Waco, GA

Gas Metal Arc Welder

Credential: Technical Certificate
Processes: MIG, Stick, Flux-Core
Program Length: 16 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

This 16-credit certificate covers welding technology, Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting and MIG techniques. Students choose one additional course from… Read full description

This 16-credit certificate covers welding technology, Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting and MIG techniques. Students choose one additional course from blueprint reading, flat-position Stick welding or Flux-Core welding.

Offered at

Murphy Campus — Waco, GA

Gas Tungsten Arc Welder

Credential: Technical Certificate
Processes: TIG, Stick, Flux-Core
Program Length: 16 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

This 16-credit certificate covers welding technology, Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting and TIG techniques. Students choose one additional course from… Read full description

This 16-credit certificate covers welding technology, Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting and TIG techniques. Students choose one additional course from blueprint reading, flat-position Stick welding or Flux-Core welding.

Offered at

Murphy Campus — Waco, GA

Pipe Welder

Credential: Technical Certificate
Processes: TIG, Pipe, Fabrication
Program Length: 10 credits
AWS Prep: Not listed

This advanced 10-credit certificate requires the welding diploma or the prerequisite SMAW, GMAW and GTAW certificate sequence. It develops advanced… Read full description

This advanced 10-credit certificate requires the welding diploma or the prerequisite SMAW, GMAW and GTAW certificate sequence. It develops advanced TIG, fabrication and specialized pipe-welding techniques for pipe-welding and related trade work.

Offered at

Murphy Campus — Waco, GA

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